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Showing 51215130 of 28339 articles for Art. 28 mai 1973

French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Actions to establish parentage

Article 326

During childbirth, the mother may request that her admission and identity be kept secret.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Exercise of parental authority by separated parents

Article 373-2-4

The award of a supplement, in particular in the form of alimony, may, if appropriate, be requested at a later date.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 3: How usufruct ends

Article 622

The usufructuary's creditors may have any waiver made by him to their prejudice annulled.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 3: Taking of evidence

Article 432

Written evidence may not result from correspondence between the accused and his lawyer.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 2: French Anti-Doping Agency

Article L232-8

To carry out its tasks, the agency may call on experts or qualified persons.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 2: Fixed installations

Article L312-8

Authorisation to open to the public may not be given before the expiry of a period set by regulation.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Provisions common to all financing bodies

Article L214-174

A decree sets out the nature and characteristics of the receivables that financing organisations may acquire.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter II: Amicable distribution

Article R332-3

The pursuing party draws up a distribution plan. To this end, it may summon the creditors.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: Termination of concession contracts

Article L3136-2

The concession granting authority may terminate the concession contract in the event of force majeure.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: Content of technical specifications

Article R2111-5

The technical specifications may specify whether the transfer of intellectual property rights will be required.

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